Produced from fresh, high quality skimmed milk by a spray-drying process. Available in low-heat to high-heat, calcium enriched, and high viscosity forms with or without added vitamins.
Compositional Information
Specification
TypicalValue
Moisture
% max.
4.0
3.5
Butterfat
% max.
1.25
<1.0
Protein
% min.
34.0
35.0
Lactose
% min.
50.0
52.5
Ash
% max.
8.2
7.9
Scorched Particles
Disc
A/B
A
Solubility Index
Low / Medium Heat
ml max.
0.5
0.1
High Heat
ml max.
1.0
0.5
Titratable Acidity
% max.
0.15
0.14
Whey Protein Nitrogen (WPN)
Low Heat
mg/g
>6.0
6.5
Medium Heat
mg/g
1.51 - 5.99
3.5
High Heat
mg/g
<1.5
1.0
High Heat Heat Stable
mg/g
<1.5
1.0
Colour
Cream/White
Cream/White
Flavour
Pleasant
Pleasant
Microbiological Data
Specification
TypicalValue
Total Plate Count
Low Heat
/g max.
50,000
40,000
Medium Heat
/g max.
40,000
5,000
High Heat
/g max.
10,000
1,000
Coliforms
/g
Negative
Negative
Staphylococcus (Coagulase Pos.)
/0.1g
Negative
Negative
Salmonella
/25g
Negative
Negative
A MORE DETAILED SPECIFICATION CAN BE AGREED WITH THE CUSTOMER
Packaging
Multi-ply paper sacks with Polyethylene liner, net weight 25kg.
Storage
Store product under cool, dry conditions. It should not be exposed to direct sunlight or strong odours.
Transport
Milk powder can be transported in 20 foot containers in 16-17 tonne loads.In a 40 foot container the load is 20-22 tonnes.
Shelf Life
Approximately 18 months from date of production when stored under appropriate conditions.